Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford F-650 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford F-650 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V398000 FUEL LINE FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V476000 INOPERATIVE REAR LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V428000 CRACKED FUEL PUMP OUTLET PLUG/CATERPILLAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$22,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford F-650 SD has some noted issues with engine fuel lines and exterior lighting, mainly due to recall concerns. While these recalls address critical systems, the limited owner complaints suggest infrequent additional problems. The cost of ownership remains reasonable given typical usage, but prospective owners should remain vigilant for issues flagged in recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel lines | 50,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| chassis wire harness | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Battery testing and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Flickering exterior lights
- ABS warning light
- Delayed engine start
- Unresponsive brake pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford F-650 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.